Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions.

Advance care planning helps to ensure your loved ones and health providers know what matters most to you and respect your treatment preferences.

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    14 May 2024

    Voluntary assisted dying in advance care planning conversations

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    09 May 2024

    Where to get support for advance care planning?

    Advance care planning involves shared planning for your future health care needs. It is a voluntary and ongoing process. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were unable to
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    23 April 2024

    Advance care planning in aged care

    Advance care planning is integral to high quality, person-centred care. Find out more about the importance of advance care planning and communicating with loved ones in the aged care setting.
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Last updated: May 2024